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The ACT Government is collaborating with the team at Daana Indian Restaurant to run a series of FREE induction cooktop classes to help the community learn about the benefits of cooking with induction over gas. The first class of this series kicks off on Saturday 27 May 2023 and will be held at The Abbey, 26 O’Hanlon Place, Nicholls, ACT 2913.
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So, get set to learn about Indian cuisine in the best way possible at Restaurant & Catering Association of Australia’s 2022 Best Indian Restaurant! At these cooking classes, you will learn with Daana’s chef Sanjay, who was awarded ACT Chef of the Year 2020 by the Restaurant & Catering Association of Australia and chef Sunita ACT Businesswoman of the Year by Canberra Women in Business.
Book in your free spot today.
NOTE : Cooking Classes are held at The Abbey, 26 O’Hanlon Place, Nicholls, ACT 2913.
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Join chefs Sanjay and Sunita at Daana once a month to kindle your love for Indian cuisine- one of the great world cuisines with diverse ethnic subcultures and an endless repertoire of excitingly delicious curries and dishes.
In these classes, you’ll learn about spices – their fundamental qualities and how to extract their optimal flavour. The Chef duo will guide you in preparing the dishes and some accompaniments to round out your meal.
Event size |
Limited to 24(12 cooking workstations of 2 persons) |
Timing |
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
Event Dates |
Saturday 27 May 2023Saturday 17 June 2023Saturday 22 July 2023 -FULLSaturday 26 August 2023-FULLSaturday 07 October 2023-FULLSaturday 04 November 2023-FULL |
NOTE : Cooking Classes are held at The Abbey, 26 O’Hanlon Place, Nicholls, ACT 2913.
You will enjoy learning and interacting with the chef and others in this unique cooking experience.
We will cook in pairs in the class, and we recommend booking in groups of two. However, if you have an individual booking, we will pair you with a similar booking for the class.
* Awarded by Restaurant & Catering Association of Australia
NOTE : Cooking Classes are held at The Abbey, 26 O’Hanlon Place, Nicholls, ACT 2913.
Learn how to make this delectable mildly spiced Kerala-style Malabar Chicken curry and Ghee Rice at this masterclass. NOTE : Cooking Classes are held at The Abbey, 26 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls, ACT 2913.
All classes start at 11 am
Master the art of blending spices to make the iconic Lamb Roganjosh with Saffron pulao. NOTE : Cooking Classes are held at The Abbey, 26 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls, ACT 2913.
All classes start at 11 am
Enjoy a day with the fragrance of spices. Learn to cook all time favourite Butter Chicken to perfection and pair it with a mild-spiced Jeera Pulao. NOTE : Cooking Classes are held at The Abbey, 26 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls, ACT 2913.
All classes start at 11 am
Learn the art of making two different Dals (lentils) - Dal Makhani and Palak Dal. NOTE : Cooking Classes are held at The Abbey, 26 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls, ACT 2913.
All classes start at 11 am
In this master class, you will learn to make the iconic Dum Biryani. NOTE : Cooking Classes are held at The Abbey, 26 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls, ACT 2913.
All classes start at 11 am
The South Indian masterclass of making crispy Dosas, fluffy uttapams, and hearty sambar is every foodie's dream lesson! NOTE : Cooking Classes are held at The Abbey, 26 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls, ACT 2913.
All classes start at 11 am
Contact us and we will work together to create a unique custom experience just for you!
NOTE : Cooking Classes are held at The Abbey, 26 O’Hanlon Place, Nicholls, ACT 2913.
Contact UsTheodore Leonidas Merkoureas on FaceBook
“Legit best Indian food in Canberra ♥.”
“This family business is amazing. The owners/staff are helpful, informative, and actually care about the food they are dishing out, and the people eating it. Every Saturday, they do a different region of India and foods that the area specialises in. Haven’t had a bad dish from here, don’t think I ever will! Must try for everyone!”
Pip Thompson on The Fork
“Always an absolute treat!”
“Going to Daana for thali is always an absolute treat. The food is beautifully prepared and the selection of dishes is perfection. No one else in Canberra offers such a selection, especially of vegetarian food. I can’t wait for my next visit to Daana!”
Neil Longmore on Google Business
“Not the tired formula Indian!”
“Very impressed, this establishment prepares Indian food to a standard rarely seen in Australia. So many Indian restaurants in this country simply follow a tired formula, but Daana presents regional variations with real skill that demonstrates a wide appreciation and knowledge of regional cuisines. We were visiting from Victoria and can’t wait to try out the Khatiawardi menu if it is on next time we visit family in Curtin.”
Sangeeta Parmeswaran on Facebook
“Amazing Experience.”
“We were visiting Canberra from Perth to see old uni friends. Growing up around authentic Kerela inspired South Indian meals cooked by my grandmother, we visited Daana during their “Onam” special weekend. Food was amazing and the experience came with so much warmth from the owners Sunita, Sanjay and the rest of their staff (banana leaf service with full typical Kerala menu of more than 20 items). It felt like a delicious home-cooked meal after a long time! Highly recommend if you are looking for good South Indian food in a cosy setting!”